Wikipedia:United States Education Program/Courses/Introduction to Digital Literacies (Webster Newbold)/Timeline

Week 5 (1): Feb 9

 * Introduce concept of collaborative research and Wikipedia environment
 * Article quality
 * Browsing articles, history, and talk pages
 * Rhetorical interactions, community discussions
 * Wikipedia essentials for participation
 * Resources: The "Rules"; Notability
 * Assignment: Read this week’s resources

Week 6 (2): Feb 16

 * Setting up of individual user accounts and sandboxes
 * Editing practice
 * Set up groups
 * Topic research and development: Portals, Stubs, and Projects
 * Identify Online Ambassador
 * Resources: Editing; Sandboxes; Portals; Stubs; Projects; The Missing Manual
 * Assignment: Generate 3 potential topics, post in Pathfinder’s Talk page for review

Week 7 (3): Feb 23

 * Develop topic, explore content
 * Review of prior class articles
 * Select topic proposal for review by Online Ambassador
 * Assignment: Coordinate topic revision with OA; divide responsibilities

Week 8 (4): Mar 1

 * Finalize topic and group responsibilities
 * Ongoing work on research and article development
 * Assignment: Begin to draft articles in sandboxes (each group will decide details)

Week 9 (5): Mar 13

 * Post overview of article intentions in Talk pages (where applicable)
 * Request additional comments from OA
 * Drafting articles in pathfinder's sandbox or talk area; have ready for review by March 18

Week 10 (6): Mar 22

 * Review of draft articles by OA
 * Checking and verification of references and proper use of source language (plagiarism avoidance)
 * Move article to Wikipedia if ready (with help from OA if needed)
 * Reflective memo due to instructor by end of class time Mar 22

Week 11 (7): Mar 27

 * All articles moved to Wikipedia by Mar 27
 * All groups monitor status of articles--answer questions, explain articles on talk pages if necessary

Weeks 12-15

 * Follow up article status; apply to “Featured article” or “Did you know?” if appropriate; help may be requested from OAs

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